Introducing the Gold Standard Collection (RQ 2018)

Posted by Eric Jackson on Jul 25, 2017

We are pleased to announce the 2018 Restricted Quantities lineup.

This year’s kits are the Gold Standard Collection – a line-up of award-winning favourites from previous RJS Craft Winemaking releases. If you’ve been making wine for a while, you may recognize some hard-to-get favourites in this collection. If you’re relatively new to winemaking, you’ll have the satisfaction of trying these high-quality offerings that are tried-and-true and sure to please the most discerning wine drinkers.

The reservation deadline for these kits has passed. However, we have ordered some extras. If you have not pre-ordered, give us a call at 902-895-2266 to verify availability before placing an order.

RQ2018 Australian Shiraz Viognier

December 2017 release. $149.99

Heavy Oak | Full-Bodied | Dry

This hugely popular and highly-anticipated blend returns after a four-year hiatus. A must-have for every red wine drinker. Lush, with a tapestry of smooth tannins and succulent dried fruits, vanilla and black pepper.

RQ2018 Chilean Carmenere

January 2018 release. $149.99

Medium Oak | Medium-Bodied | Dry

Opulent and rich, Carménère boasts the luscious flavours of red cherries and berries, with hints of spice and leather enhanced with robust tannins.

RQ2018 Spanish Tempranillo

February 2018 release. $149.99

Heavy Oak | Medium-Bodied | Dry

Spanish Tempranillo wines from RJS have been consistently excellent in recent years. This 100% Tempranillo varietal skillfully balances fresh berries with savoury notes of pepper and smoke.

RQ2018 German Riesling

March 2018 release. $139.99

Unoaked | Medium-Bodied | Off-Dry

From renowned German vineyards, this Riesling is captivating and complex. Crisp flavours of honey, peach, and a lemon finish with lingering minerality.